The station opened when the Van Aken line was extended east from Lynnfield Road.

[3]: 45  The extension opened on July 30, 1930, at the same time that trains began using Cleveland Union Terminal.

[3]: 111 The station has two side platforms in the center median of Van Aken Boulevard, west of the intersection with Farnsleigh Road.

There is parking along the median on both sides of Van Aken Boulevard adjacent to the station.

There is also a large parking lot on the north side of Shaker Boulevard.